Raceland vs. Pikeville Predictions/Updates (1A State Championship)

[rerun]

1 hour ago, Matney said:

Seeing both play I feel that in order for Pikeville to lose they have to help beat themselves. Raceland has enough talent to pull the upset with some help from Pikeville, but if both teams play well I think Pikeville controls the game and wins handily. 
 

Well said. I agree…

[DevilMayCare]

This is the best possible outcome for the 1A finals and the match-up we've been clamoring for all season.

From a personnel and depth standpoint, Raceland is the best equipped to knock Pikeville off. They possess the offensive balance necessary to keep the Panthers guessing and put some points on the board. 

Raceland can't let Birchfield gash them on first down and stay ahead of the chains. They have to force Isaac Duty to make throws, which he can do. That's priority #1 for the Rams' defense. If they're consistently getting 5-6 yards on first down, it's going to be a long day for the Rams.

Birchfield gets the ink, but Pikeville has one the state's best offensive lines in any class. They've got size and quickness, but Raceland may have an edge in the latter. That position battle should have more to say about the outcome than any other.

I'm leaving the door open for a Raceland win, but Pikeville still appears to be on another level. I've seen nothing from them to make me waver on my stance now.

[theguru]

Give me Pikeville in this one.  Raceland appears to be an excellent 1A football team but Pikeville is a phenomenal 1A football team.

Here is hoping for a competitive game! 🍻

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Pikeville 35-14.

[Ram]

11 hours ago, DevilMayCare said:

This is the best possible outcome for the 1A finals and the match-up we've been clamoring for all season.

From a personnel and depth standpoint, Raceland is the best equipped to knock Pikeville off. They possess the offensive balance necessary to keep the Panthers guessing and put some points on the board. 

Raceland can't let Birchfield gash them on first down and stay ahead of the chains. They have to force Isaac Duty to make throws, which he can do. That's priority #1 for the Rams' defense. If they're consistently getting 5-6 yards on first down, it's going to be a long day for the Rams.

Birchfield gets the ink, but Pikeville has one the state's best offensive lines in any class. They've got size and quickness, but Raceland may have an edge in the latter. That position battle should have more to say about the outcome than any other.

I'm leaving the door open for a Raceland win, but Pikeville still appears to be on another level. I've seen nothing from them to make me waver on my stance now.

I agree.  I think Raceland, Coach Lewis, is phenomenal at comprising a game plan to stop a great running back and making a team do something they may not want to do.  Heck, Raceland, coach Lewis, held Holy Cross to 27 yards rushing.  That was their bread and butter.  And, luckily for Raceland, they are good at intercepting passes.  If they can force Pikeville to throw the ball to win, I think Raceland has a good chance at a take-a-way or two.  That would have to be focus for the Raceland defense.  

I agree too, the OL/DL is going to be a big match-up to watch.  Those two lines are going to battle and will probably be the deciding factor.  If Raceland can pressure the pass, they have a chance.  If Pikeville controls the line and gives their QB time to throw, it could spell disaster for Raceland.  The lines will be a factor.  

[Glider]

Pikeville by 10+

[hector607]

16 hours ago, Glider said:

Pikeville by 10+

Give us some insight on this pick Glider. What do you know about these teams? 10+ makes it seem like you’re very confident in Pikeville. 

[Carl Spackler]

On 11/28/2022 at 9:32 PM, Ram said:

I agree.  I think Raceland, Coach Lewis, is phenomenal at comprising a game plan to stop a great running back and making a team do something they may not want to do.  Heck, Raceland, coach Lewis, held Holy Cross to 27 yards rushing.  That was their bread and butter.  And, luckily for Raceland, they are good at intercepting passes.  If they can force Pikeville to throw the ball to win, I think Raceland has a good chance at a take-a-way or two.  That would have to be focus for the Raceland defense.  

I agree too, the OL/DL is going to be a big match-up to watch.  Those two lines are going to battle and will probably be the deciding factor.  If Raceland can pressure the pass, they have a chance.  If Pikeville controls the line and gives their QB time to throw, it could spell disaster for Raceland.  The lines will be a factor.  

What did Coach Lewis gameplan hold Birchfield to the last 2 times these two teams met?  

[rerun]

Hoping for Raceland to pull the upset but in the end Pikeville wins but not in dominate fashion with the score ending up somewhere in the 21-10 range.

[Glider]

3 hours ago, hector607 said:

Give us some insight on this pick Glider. What do you know about these teams? 10+ makes it seem like you’re very confident in Pikeville. 

Well, Hector. The Panthers line is going to be entirely too much for Raceland. Pikeville has shown they are on a mission all year. It’s not stopping this week. Who do you like Friday?

[Ram]

2 hours ago, Carl Spackler said:

What did Coach Lewis gameplan hold Birchfield to the last 2 times these two teams met?  

I assume you already know, or you wouldn't ask.  At least, I always heard it's better to not ask a question unless you already know the answer.  Tell us what it was.  Tell us what you think Birchfield will do this game.  Tell us what you think the outcome will be.  Predict the score.  Tell us what time the sun will come up tomorrow.   

You don't have to like Raceland, or me, or root for the Rams.  Just state what you think and move on.  I will do the same.  We will all know the outcome soon enough. 

[Carl Spackler]

1 hour ago, Ram said:

I assume you already know, or you wouldn't ask.  At least, I always heard it's better to not ask a question unless you already know the answer.  Tell us what it was.  Tell us what you think Birchfield will do this game.  Tell us what you think the outcome will be.  Predict the score.  Tell us what time the sun will come up tomorrow.   

You don't have to like Raceland, or me, or root for the Rams.  Just state what you think and move on.  I will do the same.  We will all know the outcome soon enough. 

Birchfield in his last 2 games vs. Raceland:

34 carries, 342 yards and 5 touchdowns 

 

If Raceland holds him under 46 yards, as Ram has predicted, they will win the game. 

 

[spindoc]

I hope Raceland beats the brakes off of Pikeville.  No prediction, just hopeful.  Ok, I lied, here's my prediction.  Raceland has no shot.  Pikeville should be state champs regardless of class.  They're just too much.  Rams will need some divine intervention to even score.

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[Voice of Reason]

15 hours ago, spindoc said:

I hope Raceland beats the brakes off of Pikeville.  No prediction, just hopeful.  Ok, I lied, here's my prediction.  Raceland has no shot.  Pikeville should be state champs regardless of class.  They're just too much.  Rams will need some divine intervention to even score.

Caught yourself didn't you? Nice recovery to go into full @LRCW mode.